Bachelor of Arts in History: Global

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The Bachelor of Arts in History with a Concentration in Global History offers a structured program of study for history majors interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of global history or one region of the world-Africa, East Asia, Latin America, Middle East, or Russia–within the discipline of history. Students who fulfill the requirements of this program will earn a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Concentration in Global History. The concentration provides a coherent plan of study that prepares motivated students for graduate study or professional work in their chosen area and recognizes their efforts on their transcript. Students are encouraged to specialize in a particular area of the world- Africa, East Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, or Russia – in their choice of History courses, language study, and non-program and free electives.

General Education

All students starting before Fall 2018 and transfer students must complete the University General Education Requirements as described in the Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Core

All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Experience

All students must complete the Rowan Experience requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Study Abroad

Students pursuing a concentration in Global History are strongly encouraged to spend at least one semester studying abroad in a non-English speaking country.

Program Requirements

Non-Program Courses: 24 s.h.

Introduction to Economics: Macroeconomics or Microeconomics (satisfies Humanistic Literacy) Introduction to Global Literature in English or Readings in Asian Literature (satisfies LIT requirement) Any Political Science course Any Geography or Anthropology course (satisfies Global Literacy (or former M/G requirement))

Four semesters of foreign language, preferably in the same language, but in no more than two languages.

Core Courses

HIST 05100 - The West in the World to 1600 Credits: 3
HIST 05101 - The West in the World since 1600 Credits: 3
HIST 05120 - World History since 1500 Credits: 3
or
HIST 05150 - United States to 1865 Credits: 3
HIST 05151 - United States since 1865 Credits: 3
HIST 05306 - Historical Methods-WI Credits: 3

Upper Level History Electives: 21 s.h.

1. Any four 300/400 level History electives in global history. Students may satisfy this requirement by taking any of the courses listed below, for example, and/or by taking any other upper-level global history course or Global Topics in History (HIST05.364).
HIST 05353 - Imperialism and Colonialism Credits: 3
HIST 05366 - History of Medicine in Africa Credits: 3
HIST 05394 - Sub-Saharan Africa to 1800 Credits: 3
HIST 05397 - Sub-Saharan Africa since 1800 Credits: 3
HIST 05437 - Twentieth Century African Nationalism Credits: 3
HIST 05351 - Modern Japan Credits: 3
HIST 05355 - Modern China Credits: 3
HIST 05448 - Late Imperial China Credits: 3
HIST 05446 - Race, Identity and History in East Asia Credits: 3
HIST 05350 - Modern Latin America Credits: 3
HIST 05409 - Latin American Revolutions and Reform Credits: 3
HIST 05383 - Islamic Civilization Credits: 3
HIST 05308 - Modern Middle East Credits: 3
HIST 05404 - Arab-Israeli Conflict Credits: 3
HIST 05363 - Ottoman History Credits: 3
HIST 05444 - Islamist Movements Credits: 3
HIST 05365 - History of the Cold War Credits: 3
HIST 05343 - Russia to 1914 Credits: 3
HIST 05344 - Russia since 1914 Credits: 3
HIST 05364 - Topics in Global History Credits: 3
2. Any three additional 300/400 level History electives, in Global, European, and/or United States History.

Capstone Course: 3 s.h.

HIST 05492 - Seminar Credits: 3 (Seniors only)
Students are encouraged to focus some of their non-program and free electives on courses related to international studies and their area of concentration.

ANTH 02350 - Comparative Cultures Credits: 3
ANTH 02202 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ECON 04303 - Principles Of Economics: A Survey Credits: 3
GEOG 16110 - Cultural Geography Credits: 3
LAWJ 05330 - Problems In World Justice Credits: 3
POSC 07321 - Contemporary World Problems Credits: 3
POSC 07421 - International Organizations Credits: 3
REL 10100 - World Religions Credits: 3
Students should also consider courses that focus on a particular area, especially their area of concentration.